Swamp Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata
- Clusters of upturned pink flowers
- Mid-summer blooms, June - July
- Thrives in moist soils
- Beautiful Willow-like leaves
- Hummingbird and pollinator favorite
- Host plant for the Monarch Butterfly
Asclepias incarnata, Swamp Milkweed, grows easily in medium to wet soil and full sun. Swamp Milkweed is an erect,clump-forming American native commonly that grows in river bottoms and wet meadows throughout the Eastern United States. Swamp Milkweed typically grows 3’ to 4’ on branching stems with small pink, fragrant flowers during the summer months. A favored nectar source and host plant for the Monarch butterfly.
Swamp Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata
Zone: 3-6
Spread: 2-3 ft.
Height: 3-4 ft.
Sun: Full sun
Water: Average to wet
Attracts: Butterflies
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